Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876
Biography
Mexican politician and general who fought to defend royalist New Spain and then fought for Mexican independence.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Battle of Churubusco, 1847
Colored lithograph of "Battle of Churubusco, near the city of Mexico. Aug 19 & 20th 1847. Genl. Scott with 7,000 American forces totally routed the whole Mexican Army, numbering 32,000 men commanded by Genl. Santa Anna. American loss in killed and wounded about 1,100 men. Mexican loss: killed and wounded 7,000 men !!, ran away Santa Anna and 25,000 Mexicans !!!”
Battle of Churubusco, 1847
Battle of Sierra Gordo, Undated
Colored lithograph of "Battle of Sierra Gordo, April 17th & 18th 1847, between Genl. Scott and Santa Anna. Capture of Santa Anna's carriage, cash, papers, dinner & wooden leg. American Force: 8,000; killed and wounded 500 men. Mexican force 15,000; Prisoners, killed wounded & run away 15,000.".
General Taylor Never Surrenders, 1847
Colored lithograph of "Santa Anna's messengers requesting Genl Taylor to surrender his forces at discretion, previous to the Battle of Buena Vista. 'General Tayor never surrenders.' Sir, In reply to your note of this date summoning me to surrender my forces at discretion. I beg to leave to say that I decline acceding to your request.-- With high respect , I am, sir, your obedient serv't, Z. Taylor."
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